PV Sindhu thank you Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his congratulatory message after creating history by becoming the first Indian to win the Japan Open. The two-time Olympic medalist defeated Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi 21-17, 21-17 in the women’s singles final to end a two-year wait for a BWF World Tour title and her seven-year drought for a Super 750 or higher crown.Responding to the Prime Minister’s message on X, Sindhu expressed her gratitude and recalled some of her favorite memories from their meetings after the Tokyo Olympics.“Thank you very much, Hon’ble Prime Minister Sir. Your wishes mean the world to me,” Sindhu wrote.“I will never forget sharing that ice cream with you after Tokyo, that brief conversation in your office, and the many occasions before and after when I had the privilege of meeting you and being inspired by you. These are memories that I will always cherish.”
Sindhu praises the PM’s support Indian sports
Sindhu also praised Prime Minister Modi’s dedication and work ethic, saying every encounter with him had been inspiring.“Every time I’ve met you, Sir, I’ve seen your incredible work ethic firsthand, always coming back from one meeting, going straight to the next, often working late into the night. You truly embody what it means to work hard, dedicate yourself and serve the nation,” he wrote on X.She ended her message by thanking him for encouraging Indian athletes over the years.“Thank you for your tireless support for Indian sports. I wish you many, many years of good health and strength, sir,” she said.Sindhu’s title-winning run in Tokyo included victories over Olympic champion Chen Yu Fei and world No.5 Han Yue before she defeated four-time champion Yamaguchi in straight games to lift the prestigious Japan Open trophy.